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Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

December 5, 2019 Parker Davis

The government of Hong Kong on Monday presented struggling carrier Hong Kong Airlines with an ultimatum: Find the money to pay its employees by Dec. 7 or risk having its operating license suspended or even

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Cathay Pacific To Cut Capacity in 2020

December 4, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has announced that capacity on the airline will be reduced in 2020 due to impacts from the recent unrest. The capacity reductions will see a decrease of 1.4 percent year-over-year and

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Hong Kong Airlines’ Operating Certificate in Jeopardy as Airline Fails to Pay Staff

November 30, 2019 John Flett

The continuing political protests in Hong Kong have been cited by Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) as the main reason a significant number of their staff will not be paid on time this month. The South

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United Reduces Winter Frequencies to Hong Kong

November 26, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Over the last few months, several airlines including Delta and United have been cutting capacity to Hong Kong as political unrest in the country and its economic effects have shifted demand to the Asian hub. United

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Mixed Signals From Airlines on Hong Kong Market Demand

November 6, 2019 John Flett

There were mixed signals this week that international tourism to Hong Kong may be seeing demand levels return to normality after almost six months of continuous political unrest. This comes after the number of travelers

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Hong Kong Aviation Industry Still Facing Severe Turbulence as August Stats Show Declining Numbers

September 20, 2019 Will Lee

The Hong Kong aviation industry is still reeling from protests that have gripped the city-state all summer. The former British colony is seeing the most critical crisis in decades as according to Hong Kong’s Financial

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Opinion: Chinese Crackdown on Cathay Pacific Sets Bad Precedent

August 25, 2019 Hemal Gosai

On Aug. 14, 2019, the aviation world was stunned by Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg’s decision to step down amid protests in Hong Kong. Though not officially confirmed, it is apparent that the resignation was

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United Suspends Two International Routes

August 24, 2019 Daniel Morley

An internal memo to United Airlines employees has revealed that the airline is suspending two international routes, Newark-Buenos Aires and Chicago-Hong Kong. The airline will also move forward the scheduled suspension of its Guam-Hong Kong

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Hong Kong Airport Reopens Following 48 Hours of Flight Disruptions

August 14, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

After two consecutive days of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong against the Chinese extradition bill causing the disruption of more than 450 flights, the city’s airport has resumed normal operations. As of Wednesday morning authorities

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Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

August 11, 2019 Will Lee

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has announced a net profit of $171.8 million for the first half of 2019. According to the interim result, the passenger revenue increased by 5.6 percent, the capacity increased by 6.7

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Protests in Hong Kong Causing Flight Delays

August 7, 2019 Akhil Dewan

In what is seen as the biggest demonstration of its kind in Hong Kong since 1967, continued protests have worsened conditions for arriving and departing flights as the city comes to a standstill. Protestors, who

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Seattle Grows International Route Network with Three New Routes and Two New Airlines

April 2, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the 8th busiest airport in the United States, just got a little busier as it inaugurated three new routes over a 24 hour period this past weekend. Seeing a combination of new

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Seattle Prepares for New Asia Routes in Upcoming Week

March 26, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, commonly shortened to SeaTac, is in for a busy week as three airlines will begin new service from Seattle to points east, growing the airport’s route network to Asia. Already connected to

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Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

March 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the rumors of Cathay Pacific buying a stake in Hong Kong Express, the airline revealed the potential takeover bid for the low-cost carrier. The airline is “in active discussion about an acquisition

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Shop or Fly: Airports Find New Ways to Sell In-Terminal Shops To Non-Travelers

March 7, 2019 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to airports luring in new passengers, the challenge always seems to be having the lowest airfare and best routing and airline options while winning over travelers with new designs and amenities like

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Hong Kong Airlines Threatens to Sue Those Who Question Financial Standing

January 6, 2019 Parker Davis

According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Airlines on Jan. 5 issued a statement in which it threatened legal action against any organization that publicly questions its financial health in the wake of

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British Airways Closes Hong Kong Cabin Crew Base

September 26, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Britain’s flag carrier announced that it will be closing its cabin crew based in Hong Kong at the end of October. This comes after a review in the company’s global operation dynamics and the decision

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Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

September 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul

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Shenzhen Airlines Launching First Flight to Europe

August 20, 2018 Albert Kuan

Shenzhen Airlines is planning to enter the long-haul market by launching a route from its hub in Shenzhen, China to London’s Heathrow Airport in late October. The new route will be operated by Shenzhen Airlines’

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Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

July 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced that the newest destination for its newest airplane, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will be Hong Kong. Already flying the aircraft on some of the airline’s longest routes including the

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hong kong

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

Cathay Pacific To Cut Capacity in 2020

Hong Kong Airlines’ Operating Certificate in Jeopardy as Airline Fails to Pay Staff

United Reduces Winter Frequencies to Hong Kong

Mixed Signals From Airlines on Hong Kong Market Demand

Hong Kong Aviation Industry Still Facing Severe Turbulence as August Stats Show Declining Numbers

Opinion: Chinese Crackdown on Cathay Pacific Sets Bad Precedent

United Suspends Two International Routes

Hong Kong Airport Reopens Following 48 Hours of Flight Disruptions

Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

Protests in Hong Kong Causing Flight Delays

Seattle Grows International Route Network with Three New Routes and Two New Airlines

Seattle Prepares for New Asia Routes in Upcoming Week

Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

Shop or Fly: Airports Find New Ways to Sell In-Terminal Shops To Non-Travelers

Hong Kong Airlines Threatens to Sue Those Who Question Financial Standing

British Airways Closes Hong Kong Cabin Crew Base

Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

Shenzhen Airlines Launching First Flight to Europe

Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

Hong Kong Airlines Meets Government Deadline, Tries to Begin Turnaround

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Cathay Pacific To Cut Capacity in 2020

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